The EEA briefing ‘The effect of environmental noise on children’s reading ability and behaviour in Europe’ estimates the impact of transport noise on the reading and behaviour of children in Europe. The briefing is based on a technical analysis and report by EEA’s European Topic Centre on Human Health and the Environment. Based on noise data […]
EU’s first medical evacuation operation of Palestinians transfers children from Egypt to Spain
On 24 July, the first EU-coordinated medical evacuation operation of 16 Palestinian children and their family members took place from Egypt to Spain. The operation was financially and operationally supported by the EU Civil Protection Mechanism (UCPM), in close coordination with the World Health Organization (WHO), the Palestine Childrens Relief Fund (PCRF) and authorities of […]
Eurostat: Spain had the second lowest fertility rate in the European Union in 2022
In 2022, 3.88 million babies were born in the EU, a slight decrease from 4.09 million in 2021. The number of children born in the EU has been declining since 2008, when 4.68 million children were born. The total fertility rate in 2022 was 1.46 live births per woman in the EU, which is another decline, after the small increase […]
Commission steps up protection of children from unsafe toys
The Commission proposed a Toy Safety Regulation revising the current rules to protect children from potential risks in toys. Toys put on the EU market are already among the safest ones in the world. The proposed rules will further improve this protection, in particular from harmful chemicals. They also aim at reducing the high number […]
European Commission and UNICEF ask for greater commitment to invest in safe, quality education for children in crisis
Around the world, children and youth are suffering greatly as a result of rising levels of displacement and protracted conflicts, with an estimated 222 million school-age children and adolescents in need of education. This number includes 78 million people who do not attend school. In light of this, the European Commission and UNICEF are advocating […]
More than 1,500 students investigate with the UAL the marine biodiversity of the Levante almeriense
These are primary and secondary students from 18 schools in the province who are participating, during the month of June, in the project ‘Evaluation and importance of algae and marine phanerogams for the fishing sector of the Levante Almeriense’ of the Center for Scientific Collections of the UAL. Through two sessions consisting of three workshops, […]
Examining artificial intelligence technologies through the lens of children’s rights
Researchers, policymakers and industry should involve children and their caregivers when designing new policies and initiatives dealing with artificial intelligence (AI)-based technologies. This is the main recommendation of a recently published JRC report on Artificial Intelligence and the Rights of the Child. Artificial intelligence-based internet and digital technologies offer children many opportunities but, if not properly […]
Child sexual abuse: Commission proposes new strategies for protecting and empowering children online
Today, the Commission has adopted a new European strategy for a Better Internet for Kids (BIK+), to improve age-appropriate digital services and to ensure that every child is protected, empowered and respected online. In the past ten years, digital technologies and the way children use them have changed dramatically. Most children use their smartphones daily and almost […]
New increase in cases of childhood hepatitis in Europe
As of Wednesday, 27 April 2022, there are approximately 55 cases reported from across the EU/EEA countries (Austria, Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Romania, Spain). Sporadic cases have been reported from other countries around the world (Canada, Israel, Japan, USA). Today ECDC has published its Rapid Risk Assessment – Increase in severe […]